Luis A. Quiñones
Urb. Monterrey Calle Abacoa Buzón 839 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00680
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Summary of Qualifications
Instrumentation Technician with extensive experience in Chemical, Electronic and Pharmaceutical Industries. Vast experience in manufacturing, utilities and process equipment. Excellent equipment troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and work in a high-pressure environment with tight time lines. High sense of responsibility, self-starter and persistent. Good skill in English and Spanish within all management levels. Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork oriented and able to work with minimum supervision. Good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Internet.
Accomplishments
• Worked the start-up of a pharmaceutical plant in the production of Cardiovascular, Cholesterol, Antineuplastic and steroid drugs approving the areas ahead of scheduled time.
• Participated in the IQ and OQ protocols accordance with FDA regulation.
• Actively assisted during the closure of a Pharmaceutical Plant providing supported to the contractors while removing all manufacturing equipments.
Professional Experience
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Instrumentation Technician and Maintenance Specialist 1988 – 2009
• Calibrated Manufacturing and Utilities Equipment.
• In charge of troubleshooting in all control systems such as temperature level, pressure level, waste and water treatment.
• Maintained manufacturing equipment such as: Fluid Bed Dryer, Tablet Press Machine, Model R200, R100, R290, R290F, Conemill, Fitzmill, PK-Blender, and mixer machine, Scale, Automatic Weigh System and Lyophilization System.
• Knowledge in Industrial Electric area.
Loctite of Puerto Rico, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico
Instrumentation Technician, Engineering Department 1986 – 1988
• Performed set-ups, mechanical repairs and troubleshooting in electronic and electrical Packaging Machinery: Arenco 2000, CA-Biofill, Norden-Matic, Labeling Machine and Filling Machine.
Ayerst-Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Guayama, Puerto Rico
Maintenance Specialist, Engineering Department 1984 – 1986
• Maintained manufacturing and packaging equipment: Lakso RF450-Desssicant Filler Machine, Lakso RF990 W/73 Hoist Feeder Machine, Minnesota Automation Machine, Warmer Press machine, V-Blender and Tablet Press Machine.
Masco Communications, Ramey, Aguadilla Puerto Rico
Electronic Technician 1977 – 1984
• Worked in the Production and Engineering Departments.
• Maintained electronic equipment for testing: oscilloscopes, frequency counter, digital voltmeter, and signal generator.
• Operated Hewlett Packard oscilloscopes Model 1740A and Spectrum Analyzer Model 8554-B Section RF, 8552, Section IF and 141-T Display Section.
• Trained and maintained the Zehntel Troubleshooter 400-A and Tespac/Troubleshooter II Computers.
Ponce Technology Institute, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Maintenance Specialist 1976 – 1977
• Managed the laboratory equipment maintenance.
Education
Ponce Technology Institute, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Associate Degree in Engineering Instrumentation
Courses
• Electronics I & II
• Computer Logic
• D. C. Circuit Analysis
• Control 1& II
• Standardization & Calibration
• Data Processing
Recognition and Awards
• Employee of the Month - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Fluid Bed Dryer Problem Solving Spot Award - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Utilities Area Problem Solving Spot Award - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company